The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky | Penguin Select Classics | Classic Russian Literature Novel | Psychological Fiction, Morality & Human Nature

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The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky, featured in the Penguin Select Classics collection, is a celebrated work of Russian literature that explores human nature, innocence, morality, compassion, and the complexities of society. Through a deeply psychological narrative, Dostoevsky examines the tensions between genuine goodness and a world shaped by social expectations, ambition, jealousy, and personal conflict.

The novel follows Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a kind-hearted and sincere man who returns to Russian society after spending time abroad receiving treatment for epilepsy. His honesty, compassion, and openness set him apart from the people around him, bringing him into complicated relationships and situations that reveal the contradictions of human behaviour.

Known for its philosophical depth and rich character development, The Idiot offers readers a thought-provoking exploration of virtue, love, suffering, and the difficulty of remaining compassionate in a morally complex world. It is an important choice for readers interested in classic literature, psychological fiction, and philosophical storytelling.

Key Features

• Written by renowned Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky
• Part of the Penguin Select Classics collection
• Explores innocence, morality, compassion, and human nature
• Features the memorable character Prince Lev Myshkin
• Examines social conventions and interpersonal conflict
• Combines psychological depth with philosophical themes
• A significant work of nineteenth-century Russian literature
• Suitable for students, literature enthusiasts, and classic fiction readers

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Book Title: The Idiot

Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky

Collection: Penguin Select Classics

Original Language: Russian

Genre: Classic Literature | Psychological Fiction | Philosophical Fiction

Themes: Innocence | Compassion | Morality | Love | Suffering | Human Nature

Category: Classic Fiction | Russian Literature | World Literature

Discover Dostoevsky's enduring exploration of compassion, innocence, and society with The Idiot, a thought-provoking classic for readers who appreciate profound psychological and philosophical fiction.